Johnny Cisneros

Johnny Cisneros (born February 5, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the welterweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2010, he has also competed for King of the Cage.

Johnny Cisneros
Born (1980-02-05) February 5, 1980
Los Angeles, California, United States
Other namesThe Tattooed Terror
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight175.6 lb (79.7 kg; 12.54 st)
DivisionMiddleweight
Welterweight
Reach74.0 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofLaguna Niguel, California, United States
TeamJoker's MMA
Lightning MMA
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins13
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision5
Losses7
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Cisneros began his professional MMA career in 2010. He compiled an 8–2 record, competing for promotions such as King of the Cage and Gladiator Challenge, before beginning his stint in Bellator MMA.

Bellator MMA

In a Catchweight bout, Cisneros lost to Mikkel Parlo in his promotional debut at Bellator 115 on April 4, 2014, via unanimous decision. Parlo was able to control Cisneros on ground en route to a decision.[1]

In another Catchweight affair and his second bout for the promotion, Cisneros was defeated by Ricky Rainey via first-round TKO on October 3, 2014, at Bellator 127. Rainey landed a knee to the head, hurting Cisneros and knocking him down, before subsequent hammer fists prompted a stoppage by the referee.[2]

Cisneros defeated Gabriel Miglioli via a unanimous verdict, on August 28, 2015, at Bellator 141, thus, recording his first victory inside the promotion.[3]

Cisneros faced Andy Murad at Bellator 160 on August 26, 2016.[4] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Cisneros next faced Curtis Millender at Bellator 170 on January 21, 2017. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[5]

Cisneros faced Marlen Magee at Bellator 192 on January 20, 2018. He won the fight via submission in the second round.[6]

Personal life

Heavily-tattooed, Cisneros received his first tattoo at age 16.

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
20 matches 13 wins 7 losses
By knockout 7 3
By submission 1 1
By decision 5 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 13–7 Mike Jasper TKO (ankle injury) Bellator 228 September 28, 2019 2 2:48 Inglewood, California, United States Catchweight (175 lbs) bout.
Loss 12–7 John Mercurio Decision (majority) Bellator 219 March 29, 2019 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States Catchweight (175 lbs) bout.
Win 12-6 Dave Terrel Decision (unanimous) Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 November 24, 2018 3 5:00 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 11–6 Marlen Magee Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 192 January 20, 2018 2 2:28 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 10–6 Alexander Moses TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Summer Slam September 9, 2017 3 2:34 San Jacinto, California, United States
Loss 9–6 Curtis Millender TKO (punches) Bellator 170 January 21, 2017 2 3:48 Inglewood, California, United States
Loss 9–5 Andy Murad Decision (unanimous) Bellator 160 August 26, 2016 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States Catchweight (175 lbs) bout.
Win 9–4 Gabriel Miglioli Decision (unanimous) Bellator 141 August 28, 2015 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States Welterweight debut.
Loss 8–4 Ricky Rainey TKO (knee and punches) Bellator 127 October 3, 2014 1 3:18 Temecula, California, United States Catchweight (177 lbs) bout.
Loss 8–3 Mikkel Parlo Decision (unanimous) Bellator 115 April 4, 2014 3 5:00 Reno, Nevada, United States Catchweight (195 lbs) bout.
Win 8–2 Melvin Costa Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Terrified October 31, 2013 3 5:00 Highland, California, United States
Loss 7–2 Daniel Hernandez Submission (armbar) KOTC: Devastation April 11, 2013 1 2:00 Highland, California, United States
Loss 7–1 Joshua Aveles KO (punch) KOTC: Vigilante December 20, 2012 1 0:09 Highland, California, United States
Win 7–0 Brandon Hunt Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Gun Show October 25, 2012 3 5:00 Highland, California, United States
Win 6–0 Walter Selva Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Hardcore April 26, 2012 3 5:00 Highland, California, United States
Win 5–0 Ronald LeBreton Jr. TKO (slam and punches) KOTC: Reckless Abandon February 2, 2012 1 2:08 Highland, California, United States
Win 4–0 James Cooper TKO (punches) KOTC: Magnaflow December 15, 2011 1 0:40 San Bernardino, California, United States
Win 3–0 Paul Arras TKO (punches) KOTC: Moral Victory April 21, 2011 1 1:42 San Bernardino, California, United States
Win 2–0 Heath Cassol TKO (doctor stoppage) Gladiator Challenge: Bad Behavior June 27, 2010 1 2:59 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win 1–0 Nelson Alvarado TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Vision Quest February 21, 2010 2 1:46 San Jacinto, California, United States

References
  1. Staff (April 4, 2014). "Bellator 115 results: Minakov tops Kongo to defend heavyweight belt". mmajunkie.com.
  2. Brian Knapp (October 3, 2014). "Former Champ Daniel Straus Hands Justin Wilcox Early Dismissal in Bellator 127 Main Event". sherdog.com.
  3. "Bellator 141 Guillard vs. Girtz". sherdog.com.
  4. Staff (August 22, 2016). "Injury forces 'Baby Slice' out of Bellator 160, lineup finalized with 12 fights". mmajunkie.com.
  5. Bryan Tucker (January 21, 2017). "Bellator 170 Results: Ortiz vs. Sonnen". mmafighting.com.
  6. "Bellator 192 - Jackson vs. Sonnen". sherdog.com.
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